Milwaukee Child Protective Services Deputy Administrator-Career Executive

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services, Administrator's Office is currently recruiting to fill a Deputy Administrator position in Milwaukee, WI. DCF offers great benefits , personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. To learn more about DCF's complete compensation package, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator!

This position is headquartered at our Milwaukee office, located at 635 North 26 th Street and will have the option to work hybrid for up to 50% of the week. This schedule may change based on training or operational needs. Employees need to report to the office on their first day for onboarding and orientation.

High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of hybrid work.

Come see why DCF is such a great place to work! DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http : / / dcf.wi.gov / .

Position Summary

This position reports to the Division Administrator of the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS) and serves as a member of the Division's executive team with primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day Division operations and assisting the Administrator with the implementation of all components involved with the child welfare system in Milwaukee County. The incumbent will be expected to work in a management capacity alongside the Administrator and be responsible for high-profile issues that affect services provided to children in Milwaukee. With these goals in mind, the individual will employ communication and problem-solving techniques to deal with Division issues within various forums. The Deputy also works with the Administrator and the Policy Initiatives Advisor to develop and execute strategic and policy plans for the delivery of child welfare services in Milwaukee County. The Deputy serves as a liaison to the DCF Secretary's Office on issues regarding DMCPS operations and plays a central role in making key operational decisions for the Division. Together with the Administrator, this position is responsible for delivering high quality child welfare services to families in the Milwaukee County area.

The Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services has approximately 185 State FTE positions and oversees the work of around 600 private agency contracted staff. The Deputy Division Administrator is responsible for directly managing and supervising the Bureau Directors in Initial Assessment and Operations and the section managers in Access and Training. The Deputy provides oversight in their assigned areas which includes receipt and screening of calls received by DMCPS (Access), investigation and assessment of referrals received by DMCPS (Initial Assessment), onboarding and training of DMCPS staff, and DMCPS operations including contracting, budget and financial management, facilities management, quality improvement and program performance management, and technology systems and needs. The Deputy also fills in for the Administrator as needed and works with the Administrator to ensure that management across bureaus and sections is consistent with the agency's missions and goals.

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Salary Information

The classification title for this position is DCF Manager. The starting salary is between $40.00 and $58.13 per hour ($83,200.00 and $120,910.40 annually), depending on qualification s. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. Pay for current state employees who are transferring will be determined based upon the pay on transfer rules (higher level duties or equity) as outlined in the compensation plan in effect at the time of appointment.

The pay schedule / range is 81-01. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have :

• Experience overseeing operational activities in an organization who advocates for children (developing goals, internal operating procedures, performance measures, etc.).
• Experience managing multi-faceted programs of varying size and complexity.
• Experience supervising management level staff (training, hiring, disciplinary processes, performance evaluations, etc.).
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Well-qualified applicants will have :

How To Apply

If you haven't already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information and required materials. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered.

Both a resume and letter of qualification are required. If both documents are not submitted during the application process, your application will be disqualified. Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. View instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process. For a list job categories that match our positions, see our Military Crosswalk to match your skills.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11 : 59 PM on March 9, 2025 . If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Angela Cox at 608-422-6422 or via email at angela.cox@wisconsin.gov . Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.

Salary : $83,200 - $120,910